Debut EP Review: Ketchum Kerhart

Diana Larianov and Kaitlyn Kerhart came together when the former was cleaning the office fridge, so the story goes. The latter decided to help. During said cleaning, a bond was formed — and so was Ketchum Kerhart. It’s these chance meetings that usually lead to something enigmatic and enduring. Kaitlyn’s background in classical piano and blues guitar ran alongside a lifelong passion... [Read more]

Million Dollar Quartet Ticket Giveaway!

We’re giving away a pair of tickets* to see the smash-hit musical Million Dollar Quartet at Chicago’s Apollo Theater! To enter to win your free pair of tickets, visit our partners at Windy City Weekly and subscribe to receive the weekly e-newsletter. One night — December 4, 1956 — four legends in the making came together and made history. Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee... [Read more]

The Bishop Bring It. Their Way.

Chicago band The Bishop is ready to unleash their debut LP, Five Minutes of Panic and Thrills, into the wild and onto the discerning Chicago music scene. You can expect an honest rock album. But while you will hear a few traditional styles, The Bishop remains true to what they want to create, and it shows. Songwriter/singer/lead guitarist Billy Giricz crafts simple but compelling stories and he gets... [Read more]

Chicago Ticket Giveaway: The Drums (VIP Passes)

What if I said you could see The Drums with a free VIP pass (food and drinks included) this weekend—is that something you’d be interested in? We have two passes to give away for FRIDAY and SATURDAY (Nov. 11-12). To enter to win, sign up with our partners, Windy City Weekly. (If you’re already signed up, send an email to soundcitizenmike@gmail.com and we’ll put you in the drawing.)... [Read more]

Have a Listen: Fallon Cush

Australian Steve Smith had a relationship that failed spectacularly, So, like every musician and songwriter, did exactly what he knows—wrote some songs about it. It wasn’t meant to be an album or spawn a new band. But that’s what happened, and Fallon Cush was born. Now, after being mastered at Abbey Road, the impromptu recordings have been released as a self-titled album debut. Fallon... [Read more]

Morrissey’s Nov. 10 Chicago Show Postponed

According to an official press release, Morrissey has postponed his Nov. 10 Chicago show at the Congress Theater. The show has been rescheduled for Dec. 17, and the November tickets will be honored. Why the postponement? According to the release: “Due to a visa administration error, Morrissey’s lead guitarist is unable to perform in the US this week. Thursday’s sold out concert at the Congress... [Read more]

We’re Listening To: Big Black Bird

Big Black Bird just released their debut album, The Lemon Tree, born and recorded right here in Chicago. All four members of Big Black Bird call Chicago home — brothers Kevin and Brian Bart, Brian Schnell, and Andrew Price — and each of them wrote songs on the album. And that might help explain the eclectic mix of sounds coming from this very talented, up-and-coming band. You’ll hear... [Read more]

Ticket Giveaway: Primus!

Remember Primus? They’re back, touring on Green Naugahyde, their first release since 1999. You can win a free pair of tickets to see them live, October 14 at Chicago’s Congress Theater. All you have to do is visit our partners at Windy City Weekly, sign up for the newsletter and you’re entered. We will announce the winners in the Oct. 13 edition of Windy City Weekly, at 9:40 AM. The... [Read more]

Go See Panther Style at Beat Kitchen

The Beat Kitchen continues its climb up the local music scene ladder this Saturday by featuring Panther Style, a rising Chicago band bordering rock and power pop, sprinkled with a little punk. Panther Style will be playing off their brand new album, Emergencia (released May 31, 2011), which features squealing, edgy guitars complimented by Jeanne McClure’s strong but understated vocals that are... [Read more]

Introducing: Face of Man

Chicagoan Alex Silva has a band – called Face of Man – who has just released their first album. Alex reached out to us so that we might turn on Sound Citizens everywhere to their unique sound. After a spin through some tracks, we are more than happy to oblige. Face of Man’s self-titled debut plays like its been a true labor of love and passion and, as Silva tells us, was carefully crafted... [Read more]

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